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The concluding books (19-24) of Homer's epic poem, the "Iliad", recount the final events of the Trojan War. Achilles, having reconciled with Agamemnon, returns to battle seeking vengeance for the death of Patroclus. He confronts and slays Hector, the Trojan hero, and desecrates his body. The poem culminates with the funeral games for Patroclus and the poignant retrieval of Hector's body by his father, King Priam. These books explore themes of grief, honor, revenge, and the fleeting nature of human life amidst the epic scale of war. Homer's masterful storytelling and vivid imagery continue to resonate with readers, ensuring the "Iliad"'s enduring place as a cornerstone of Western literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.